Fans of spinach-artichoke dip will love this sweet and buttery fondue made with Parmesan and a touch of Asiago. Ingredients:2 cups heavy cream1 pound cream cheese, cubed2 cups grated Parmesan cheese½ cup grated Gruyère cheese1 cup frozen spinach, thawed, drained½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperArtichokes, for servingTortilla chips, for serving Directions:1) In a large bowl,…
A festive and easy appetizer perfect for any party, these savory meatballs take under an hour to prepare but will be a huge hit with everyone! Serve with toothpicks for the perfect finger food at your next party. Ingredients:For Meatballs:1 lb ground beef1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 c. breadcrumbs1/4 c. milk1/3 c. minced onion1 tsp salt1/2…
Ingredients:2 apples, cut into bite-size pieces½ cup apple juice2 tablespoons whole dates1 tablespoon raspberry fruit spread¼ teaspoon cinnamon Directions:1) Fruit spread and cinnamon in a large bowl. Until apples are just tender, sprinkle with granola and serve warm. Apple Noodles recipeNoodles for dinner – why not noodles for dessert? Pan-seared with just the right amount…
This festive soufflé features the best flavors of the holiday season: sweet pumpkin, warm spices, and creamy butter. Enjoy this as an appetizer or side dish among other wintry dishes. Ingredients:2 cups unsweetened pumpkin puree3 eggs¾ cup sugar¼ cup maple syrup¼ cup milk3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon nutmeg¼ teaspoon cloves¼…
I made you a homemade lemon vinaigrette! I am a big fan of homemade salad dressings. Homemade salad dressings are so easy to make. The best part is that you can control the ingredients! This homemade lemon vinaigrette will freshen up any summer salad, and takes only a few minutes to make! If you like…
So you are thinking of adopting a healthier lifestyle? Convincing the kids can be a daunting task. I get it. I have toddlers. I know they can be a tough crowd when it comes to healthy eating. However, they can be taught. Here are a few things that helped our family with my 3-year-old. Even…
Despite still recovering from the bubonic plague, or a sinus infection and bronchitis, I was able to get outof the house to attend a cooking class at The Chubby Cook in Beachwood. I’m a reformed microwavegourmet, and I love learning new cooking tips and Making raw food is fun. Multiple vegan Although I’m a vegetarian,…
Many things make a wedding especially memorable, but few of them lend a more elegant touch than a fantastic ice sculpture or ice carving created just for the occasion. On a buffet table, lighted and surrounded by beautiful and colorful food, it leaves a lasting impression on every wedding guest. Carvings create Considering the elegant…
This is Filipino menudo. Pork, liver, peas, potatoes, carrots. There is a Mexican menudo which is similar to what we call callos. Although menudo is not exactly something I’d serve at a party (my mother-in-law is right when she described it as too much everyday fare), I’d crave menudo now and then, especially on rainy…
It is difficult to talk about Asian cuisine without touching on the subject of noodle soup. Noodle soup is found across Asian cuisines from our own La Paz to the Indonesian (also Malaysian and Singaporean) soto ayam to the Japanese ramen and udon to the Korean Ranchi to the Singaporean laksa to the Burmese Rohingya….
